Growing up, oil in skincare was always associated with unhealthy skin glands and overworked pores. Adding any type of oil to your face was unheard of. In years gone by, we were attempting some of the most shimmery looks without the shine. We ultimately mattified our faces for fear that any hint of sheen would make us look greasy.
Now, oil is all the rage for the well-hydrated human. Give me shine. Give me shimmer. Give me a glazed donut look to rival even Hailey Bieber. Lip oils and cleansing oils have taken the industry by storm recently, and more and more brands are hopping on board.
When examining some of the top lip oil products on the market right now, you may find that the consistency of the products are a little different than oils you may have tried previously. Lip oils used to be largely composed of their base oil, making the consistency lighter and, admittedly, a little bit greasier. Now, they have multiple ingredients targeted toward helping maintain hydration, tint, or scent.
Milani's popular and affordable Fruit Fetish Lip Oils, for example, have much more of a gloss finish, maintaining their color and shine for hours. The vegan Fruit Fetish Lip Oils have a host of ingredients in them, including fruit and flower extracts to enhance the benefits they offer. Brands like ColourPop and Gisou carry high-quality, budget-friendly, and fun lip oils as well.
Similarly, cleansing oils have increased in popularity because they are less likely to strip your face of oil and nutrients necessary for your skin's health as their water-based counterparts. These products are formulated to extract oil-based impurities gently and effectively. These include makeup, sebum, and air pollutants.
People with oil-prone skin might not look at oil-based cleansers as a viable option, but these products have additional nutrients that work to help balance your skin's microbiome.
This Peach & Lily Ginger Melt Oil Cleanser promises zero residue after cleansing and a pleasant experience dissolving and washing away impurities. Pineapple helps to exfoliate the skin, and the ginger aids in restoring the skin's elasticity. Another trending cleansing oil is the BYOMA Milky Oil Cleanser, which promises "bright, bouncy skin" with the presence of a unique Barrier Lipid Complex, moringa seed oil, squalane, and olive fruit oil.
The beauty analysts over at Spate say that lip oils and oil-based cleansers are a trend that may be here to stay, and it's easy to see why. Hydration-infusing oils are so popular because of their ability to help maintain the elasticity of skin as you age. While Stanley cups are the titan of the beverage industry right now, you can add extra hydrating products to your skin to help protect it and keep it looking and feeling fresh and youthful.
